LOVE is in the Air - January TOUR DE FREAKS

Love is in the air.  February is closing in fast... so now is the time to get ready for Valentine's Day. 

 

Welcome to our January TOUR DE FREAKS. You may have come from Mary Brown's blog.   Mary  is such a great stamper.  Hope you enjoyed her projects.

My first card was made using two new stamp sets in our Occasions Catalog.  I wanted to make this a pastel Valentine.  I cut out the two largest fish and popped them up.  On the pink girl fish. I used crystal effects on her glasses.  On the boy fish, I used Red Glitter Glue on the heart and Crystal Effects.  I like how it turned out. 

 

Stamps:  Hey Valentine [Occasions Catalog, pg 8]

              Petal Potpourri [Occasions Catalog, pg 23]

CS:  Soft Sky, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink:  Tuxedo Black Pad and Craft White Pad

Blendabilities:  Soft Sky & Pink Pirouette [Occasions Catalog, pg 32]

             Pumpkin Pie, Real Red

Punch:  Flower Medallion [Occasions Catalog, pg 23]

Misc:  Heat Tool, White Embossing Powder, SU Dimensionals, Glue Dots,

          Red Glitter Glue, Crystal Effects, Paper Snips

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My next card is very glittery.  Punches and Dies are the main elements of this card.

 

Stamps:  Petal Potpourri [Occasions Catalog, pg 23]

CS:  Whisper White, Basic Black

Glimmer Paper:  Red, Silver

Ink:  Craft Whisper White Pad

Punches:  Flower Medallion punch [Occasions Catalog, pg 23]

                Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack - Heart punch

                Small Butterfly punch

Misc:  Big Shot, Little Letters Thinlits Dies [in Main Catalog, pg 228]

          Embossing Powder, Paper Snips, Glue Dots

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Here is a cute little treat to give your Valentine.

Stamps:  Hey Valentine [Occasions Catalog, pg 8]
CS:  Whisper White
Ink:  Tuxedo Black Memento Pad
Blendabilities:  Soft Sky [Occasions Catalog, pg 32], Real Red, Pumpkin Pie
Misc:  Big Shot, Mini Treat Bags Mini Thinlits Die [Occasions Catalog, pg 9]
          1" x 8" Cello Bag [in Main Catalog, pg 200], M&Ms

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So long for this month.  Thanks for stopping by.  Don't forget to show your love to the special people in your life.  Come back soon to see what new gems I have to share. Now to continue on your way, you are in for a treat at Debby Henderson's blog.

 

 

 

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Gentle Peace - My favorite Christmas Card

Christmas is still in the air.  Below is my favorite Christmas card.  I didn't teach this one at a camp because it would have taken too long...but it is worth the effort..  I only sent out few of these.  If you put a battery operated tealight behind the front of the card, the light shines through.

Stamps:  Gentle Peach

CS:  Night of Navy, Whisper White, Vellum

Glimmer Paper:  Gold

Ink:  Basic Black Craft Pad

Punch:  Confetti Stars punch

Blendabilities Markers:  Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Old Olive, Natural 

        Night of Navy

Accessories:  Xacto Knife, Heat Tool, Black Embossing Powder

        Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, non-SU Poinsettia Sticker

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Tour de Freaks - Fall/Gratitude Blog Tour

Welcome to our October Fall/Gratitude Tour de Freaks. You may have come from Debbie  Henderson's blog.  Debbie is a very creative and great stamper.  Hope you enjoyed her projects.

My first card can be used to give thanks for something your neighbor or friend did for you.

Stamps:  Holiday Home, Lovely As a Tree

CS:  Soft Suede, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White

Ink:  Tuxedo Black Momento Pad

Markers:  Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, So Saffron

Blendabilities Markers:  Smoky Slate, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Wisteria Wonder, Skin Tone

Miscellaneous:  Paper Snips, Clear Blocks, SU Dimensionals

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I don't normally do Fall cards so decided to use my Truly Grateful set for the first time.

Stamps:  Truly Grateful

CS:  Lost Lagoon, E#arly Espresso, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla, Whisper White
Ink:  Basic Black, Lost Lagoon
Markers:  Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, Crumb Cake
Ribbon: 1/4" Pear Pizzazz Cotton Ribbon
Miscellaneous:  Big Shot, Deco Labels Collection Framelits Dies, SU Dimensionals, 
                        Glue Dots, Paper Snips, Argyle Embossing Folder
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Here is a wonderful reason to be grateful.  Our first Great Grandson, Davis, just turned 1 a week ago.  I was so happy to get this shot of him.  His theme was Toy Story.  The kids wore costumes.  It was a fun afternoon.

CS:  Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Pacific Point

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Well that's it for this month.  Thanks for stopping by.  Come back soon to see what new gems I have to share with you.  Now to continue on your way, you are in for a treat at Heidi Boos blog.

    

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

BOO to YOU!!!! Control Freaks September Blog Tour

Welcome to our "BOO to YOU!!!!"  September Tour de Freaks!  You may have come from Heidi Baks blog.  

I just got my Halloween stamps so decided to put two of them together.  I call this one 
Home Cookin'.

Stamps:  Tee-Hee-Hee [Holiday Mini catalog on pg 47] 
              Holiday Home [Holiday Mini catalog on pg 16]

CS:  Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black
Blendabilities Markers:  Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Smoky Slate
Accessories:  Big Shot, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, 1/8" Circle Punch
                    Crystal Effects, non-SU Illusion paper for ghost and bubbles
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I have seen lots of samples using the new Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlits Die [Holiday Mini catalog on pg 11].  At our last Mile High Stamper meeting we made pumpkin boxes. 

The card stock is Pumpkin Pie and Garden Green.  We used the Work of Art stamp set for the stripes on the pumpkin boxes using Pumpkin Pie ink.
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My last piece is a mini trading card which works perfectly for our BOO TO YOU theme.

Stamps:  Making Spirits Bright - [ Holiday Mini catalog on pg 48 ]
CS:  Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink:  Momento Tuxedo Black
Blendabilities Markers:  Old Olive, Soft Sky, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie

Thanks for stopping by.  Come back soon to see what new gems I have to share with you.  Now to continue on your way, you are in for a treat at Julie Davison's blog.

    

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

BLENDABILITIES Markers - Videos to Show Different Coloring Techniques

SELECT BLENDABILITIES MARKERS NOW AVAILABLE! 

Blendabilities are alcohol based markers made for blending and shading. They are designed to use with the Memento Ink Pad. Acid free, lignin free. 3 markers (light, medium, dark) per assortment except for the Skin Tone Assortment which includes 6 markers. 

• Coastal Cabana
• Cherry Cobbler
• Daffodil Delight 
• Old Olive 
• Pumpkin Pie 
• Rich Razzleberry 
• Skin Tone Assortment

The following accessories are available:

• Memento Ink Pad $5.95 - Use with Stampin’ Blendabilities Markers. Tuxedo Black. Acid free.  This is my "go to" black ink for ALL projects.
• Memento Ink Refill $4.95 - Refill: 0.5 fl. oz. 
• Color Lifter  - Soften ink saturation by lifting color from paper. 1 lifter.

COMING AUGUST 1!  6 additional Blendabilities color assortments will be available.  They include Crumb Cake, Melon Mambo, Wisteria Wonder, Calypso Coral, Night of Navy and Smoky Slate.

You can order them through my online store at judydiscipio.stampinup.net .

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

CONTROL FREAKS - July Blog Tour

Welcome to our June Tour de Freaks! Blog Tour.  You may have come from Dawn  Olchefske's blog.  She is such a great stamper!

I decided to use one of the new wonderful Hostess sets called Bloom with Hope.  I colored the flowers with our new Blendabilities Markers.

Stamps:  Bloom with Hope, A Dozen Thoughts

CS:  Melon Mambo, Whisper White

DSP:  Back to Black

Ink:  Tuxedo Black Momento Pad

Blendabilities Markers:  Melon Mambo & Daffodil Delight

Misc:  Dazzling Details Glitter Glue, Rhinestone Jewels

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My second card is an easel card using the same stamp sets.  I thought this piece of Designer Series Paper looked like lattice so went with that.  I'm loving the Back to Black DSP.

Stamps:  Bloom with Hope, A Dozen Thoughts

CS:  Coastal Cabana, Whisper White

DSP:  Back to Black

Ink:  Tuxedo Black Momento Pad, Coastal Cabana Pad

Misc:  Dazzling Diamonds Glitter Glue. Bird Builder punch, Sponge Dauber, Stylus

Thanks for stopping by.  Come back soon to see lots more cards to share.  Now to continue on your way, you are in for a treat at LeeAnn Greff's blog.

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

TOUR DE FREAKS! June Blog Tour

Welcome to our June Tour de Freaks! Blog Tour.  You may have come from Heidi Boos blog.  I love her Project Life ideas.

My cards use the new stamp set called "World of Dreams" on page 127 of our new Stampin' Up! catalog.  The new In Colors are prettier in person than in the book.  The new products are highlighted in the recipes below.

Stamps:  World Of Dreams

CS:  Pear Pizzazz, Tangelo Twist, Mossy Meadow, Whisper White

Ink:  Tangelo Twist

Markers:  Tangelo Twist & Mossy Meadow

Punch:  Itty Bitty Accent Punch Pack - Flower punch

Misc:  Small Rhinestone Jewels, Glue Dots

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This next card would be good for any occasion.  I chose to use Thinking of You.

Stamps:  World of Dreams, Four You

CS:  Marina Mist, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White

Ink:  Basic Black

Misc:  Big Shot, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, SU Dimensionals

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I used all four silhouette stamps and one of the two word stamps in the set.  

Stamps:  World of Dreams, Four You

CS:  Soft Sky, Rich Razzleberry, Lost Lagoon, Whisper White

Ink:  Basic Black, Lost Lagoon

Blendabilities Markers:  Rich Razzleberry - darkest tone

Misc:  Medium sized Rhinestone Jewels, SU Dimensionals

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Thanks for stopping by.  Come back soon to see lots more cards to share.  Now to continue on your way, you are in for a treat at Connie Babbert's blog.

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

May Control Freak Tour de Freaks! - New Catalog Preview

Hello and welcome to our May Tour de Freaks!  Glad you could stop by and visit.  You may have come from Connie Babbert's blog.  She does such a wonderful job.  Hope you are enjoying our Tour.

Here we go...

My first card uses some new catalog products.  The new stamp set "Traveler" caught my eye so am using it for a Control Freak Pre-Catalog swap and our Tour.

Stamps:  Traveler, Perfect Pennants, Summer Silhouettes

CS:   Lost Lagoon, Blackberry Bliss, Whisper White

Ink:  Blackberry Bliss, Hello Honey 

Punches:  Banner punch, Boho Blossoms punch

Misc: Big Shot, Argyle Embossing Folder, Sponge Dauber, SU Dimensionals

         Rhinestone Jewels, Paper Snips, Glue Dots

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This next card uses most of the same colors.  I love how it turned out.

Stamps:  Traveler, World Map, Summer Silhouettes

CS:  Lost Lagoon, Blackberry Bliss, Hello Honey, Whisper White, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Blackberry Bliss, Lost Lagoon, Hello Honey

Punches:  Banner punch, Boho Blossoms punch

Misc:  SU Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber, Paper Snips, Rhinestone Jewels, Glue Dots

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I decided to use the new Stampin' Up! Blendabilities markers on my next card.  I actually used my Happy Hour stamp set...which has been in my stash for several years without being used.  It seems to go well with the globe.

Stamps:  Traveler, World Map, Happy Hour
CS:   Coastal Cabana, Baked Brown Sugar, Whisper White  
Ink:  Coastal Cabana, Basic Black
Markers:  Coastal Cabana, Baked Brown Sugar
Blendabilities Markers:  Coastal Cabana, Old Olive, Skin Tones
Misc:  Paper Snips, SU Dimensionals 
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Thanks for stopping by.  Now to continue on your way, you are in for a treat at Julie Davison's blog.

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)